Just days before the summer transfer window closed, Real Madrid began experiencing unexpected developments behind the scenes. While attention was focused on potential new signings, sources close to the club’s management revealed that coach Xabi Alonso had made up his mind regarding certain players in the first team.
The young Spanish coach, who aims to build a squad capable of competing on all fronts, held intensive meetings with the sporting management to clarify details concerning the players who would no longer be part of his tactical plans. According to reports, Alonso made his final decision, demanding urgent solutions for several players who had officially been excluded from his project.
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What’s striking is that the decision involves three players from different positions, reflecting Alonso’s intention to completely restructure the squad, free from any preconceived notions or sentimental considerations.
According to Spanish sources, the names in question are Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos, and Raúl Asensio. The coach informed the management that these players were entirely out of his tactical plans and requested that they be granted the green light to leave during the final week of the transfer window, to avoid having them remain on the bench without any real opportunity to play.
This decision was driven by the congestion in their respective positions. Mendy has become the third-choice full-back behind Álvaro Carreras and Fran García, while Asensio is the last option at center-back, with Militão, Rüdiger, and Huysén already preferred. Despite Ceballos’s technical ability, Alonso favors other midfield options, which paves the way for the player’s departure, especially after Olympique de Marseille entered serious negotiations to sign him, and amid the player’s reported interest in returning to Real Betis.
Expectations suggest that the coming days will be decisive at the Santiago Bernabéu, as the club seeks to resolve the futures of these players before the transfer window closes. This is part of a broader effort to finalize the squad and prepare the team for what is expected to be a demanding season.
